POLICE have been asked to investigate expense claims of more than £1,200 made by six Anglesey councillors.

The six members which include leader Cllr Clive McGregor and former leader Cllr Phil Fowlie travelled down to South Wales last winter to seek advice on how to end the contract of managing director Derrick Jones.

At Tuesday’s meeting of Anglesey council, opposition leader Cllr John Chorlton revealed that he and other members had taken concerns about the claims to the Western Divisional Commander, chief superintendent Geraint Anwyl.

But members of the Original Indepenants/Plaid Cymru ruling coalition still voted to approve the expenditure claiming the trips to South Wales had been for the good of the island.

The vote rubber stamped the decision taken by the Audit Committee, which voted on May 29 to allow the expenditure.

Last week finance director, David Elis-Williams revealed that the leader, former leader, deputy leader Cllr Bob Parry and portfolio holders, Cllr Bryan Owen, Cllr Ieuan Williams and Cllr Elwyn Schofield had paid back expense claims of £617.50 and £654.20 for the trips.

In his report after investigating the expense claims, Mr Elis-Williams had recommended the councillors pay back £654.20 for the second trip but not the £617.80 for the first trip as it could be justified as taking legal advice on the managing director’s position.

Cllr Chorlton said: “We believe that there is evidence false information was used in relation to one journey may also be unlawful and therefore we respectfully request police investigate their claims.”

But Cllr Aled Morris Jones, said: “If this matter merited police investigation the officers would have done it, the opposition are only here to subvert this council.”

A spokeswoman for North Wales Police said: “We can confirm that we have received the letter of complaint regarding the councillors expenses and we are currently considering its content.”